Even though they only pay $800 for their small apartment, they still struggle to make ends meet. Between car payments, rent, car insurance, food, and health insurance, their expenses often total more than their income, and they have to prioritize expenses. Maria is a strong advocate for her children and is struggling to build a better future for them. Maria wants her daughters to attend not just college but to a university. She also wants them to be able to stay in San Francisco. In 5 years, Maria hopes to go back to school so she can still afford to live in SF but in a bigger apartment or house with her family.

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